The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."